CHI 13108, Инструкция по использованию и уходу

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Tips for Best Ironing Results (cont.)
FAST FACTS:
• Always iron with a lengthwise motion. Ironing in a circular
motion may stretch fabric.
• Natural fibers such as cotton and linen should be ironed
slightly damp for faster, easier ironing. If they are completely
dry, use maximum steam while ironing or mist them with
water prior to ironing.
• Any portion of a garment that has two layers of fabric such
as pockets, seams, collars, and cuffs should be ironed inside
out first.
• To press a collar, iron from the points in using small strokes
of the iron. After wrinkles are removed, crease the collar into
place by hand. Treat French cuffs similarly, gently creasing
by hand after ironing.
IRONING VERSUS PRESSING:
• You may have heard the terms “ironing” and “pressing”
used interchangeably, but they are actually quite different.
When ironing, you slide the iron back and forth over fabric.
When pressing, the iron is placed and held on the fabric
in one spot, lifted up, and this process is repeated until
the areas that need attention are smooth. A “pressing”
technique is helpful to avoid stretching fabrics.
• A pressing cloth can help reduce unwanted “shine” on
fabrics. You can purchase a pressing cloth in the laundry
care section, or a clean white dish towel or 100% cotton
pillowcase works equally well. You do not need to increase
the recommended iron temperature when using a pressing
cloth.